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“The problem is that there’s just so much stuff in the country that

needs work, and it’s very difficult to get enough funds to all the

places.”

Ohio Rep. David Hobson, chairman of the House subcommittee on

appropriations for energy and water development, on why it could be

tough to get $13 million in federal funds to dredge two million cubic

yards of silt from the Back Bay.

“It’s there, and everybody knows it, but nobody wants to really

deal with it.”

Norris Battin, senior warden of St. Michael and All Angels

Episcopal Church in Corona del Mar, on the issue of homosexuality in

the church.

“It’s squall line after squall line coming through. It’s a very

unstable atmosphere.”

Josh Vanegmond, Newport Beach lifeguard, on the powerful storms

that drenched Southern California last week.

“We are getting the same show and the same set design that

audiences in Los Angeles and New York and London have seen.”

Jerry Mandel, president of the Orange County Performing Arts

Center, on “The Lion King,” which opens at the center March 10 for a

six-week run.

“Once they understand [the potential for a water shortage] and

they understand the quality of the water, they say, ‘Good idea.’”

Ron Wildermuth, communications director for the Orange County

Water District, on plans to use treated waste water for household

needs.

“We were prepared to do whatever was asked of us. If we needed to

haul bodies, we’d do it. If we needed to take care of kids, we’d do

it. If we needed to set up the water supply, we’d do it.”

Scott McAlvany, Vanguard University senior and Costa Mesa

resident, who flew to Indonesia with other relief workers three days

after the devastating Dec. 26 tsunami.